2019-2020 School Year

The West Carleton School Council (WCSS) is a committee of parents/guardians who volunteer their time to come together, learn about what is happening at our school, share thoughts and provide suggestions, and work to enhance our learning environment.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Our meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held in the library at West Carleton Secondary School. 

All parents/guardians are welcome to be a part of this fantastic group! Our first School Council meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday September 17th beginning at 6:30pm in our School Library.  All parents are welcome to be part of our School Council. At the start of our first meeting we will hold elections for our elected positions.  Those positions, along with a description of each position, is listed below for your reference.

Roles and responsibilities of Council members

Chair/Co-chairs

• Arranges for meetings, prepares agendas and chairs meeting

• Ensures that minutes are recorded and kept in a safe place for a minimum of 4 years

• Communicates with the school principal on behalf of the council

• Maintains the constitution and ensures an annual review by the council

• Communicates with the school community on a regular basis and ensures parents/guardians of all students are consulted on matters under consideration

• Facilitates the resolution of conflicts

• Prepares an annual report and financial statements to be submitted to the Board

• Observes the council’s code of ethics and constitution

Treasurer

• Maintains Council’s financial records and presents a financial report at the request of the Chairperson

• Prepares an annual report and financial statements to be submitted to the Board

• Ensures that the Council books are kept in a safe place for a minimum of 4 years

• Observes the council’s code of ethics and constitution

   

Secretary

• Records minutes of Council meetings and ensures they are distributed before the next Council meeting

• Ensures that minutes are recorded and kept in a safe place for a minimum of 4 years

• Observes the council’s code of ethics and constitution